Skophos, the Goddess of the Dead

A judge and guide for the souls of the recently perished, Skophos resides in the Korinthian Pantheon. She is fair and loving to those who have passed, and helps them find their place in the Praxian Glade. She is seen as a benevolent and loving god for the dead and even the undead at times, and treats every soul with the utmost care as she sees them as her own children. Those that follow her leave belongings of the departed at her altar so she may bring them to those it belongs to. She is usually depicted with dirtied while robes, worn hands, and a kind smile. She holds two coins in her right hand and a lantern in her left.

Worshipers
The death clergy as they are known have many duties; most involved tending to the last wishes of the dying and providing burial services to those who died alone. They also set out to cure diseases and defend people from monsters so that folk do not die before their time. Their final and arguably most important task is the destruction of undeath in all its various forms as it was an affront to Skophos. Elite priests of her are known as Soulguides. Servants of Skophos are usually clad in somber gray vestments and brandished hand-and-a-half swords, or bastard swords.

It is believed Skophos takes the essences of the deceased and assign them to their appropriate places in the eternal cycle of existence. She is the Great Guide, who lead everyone into their next life.

Skophos have her faithful understand that death is part of life, that it is a beginning rather than an end and a necessity rather than a punishment. It is not the ultimate end; instead, it is a step in a continuing and wonderful journey. They view death as an orderly process, without deception or chaos. It is not to be rushed, prolonged, or evaded through undeath.

It is the will of Skophos that no sentient being, human or otherwise, should die of natural causes without one of his priests to attend them. Nor should they pass on without knowing that she would meet them in the afterlife and that she was merciful and just and not to be feared. Thus the clergy believe their highest duty is to seek out folk close to death and aid them.